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We knew it was going to be a bad election night for the Democrats when former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe announced on NBC's "Today" program that "the results of these elections tend to be overread." Certainly that was not the prevailing opinion in Democratic circles in 2008, when giddiness over Barack Obama's election reached manic proportions. Virginia, which voted Democratic for president for the first time since 1964, was singled out as an indication of the shape of things to come. In 2008, Mr. Plouffe bragged that only Mr. Obama could make Virginia competitive, and when he won the...

Pajamas Media is reporting the first exit poll data out of New Jersey and Virginia: First exit polls from Virginia: McDonnell 54.5, Deeds 45. And from New Jersey: Corzine 47, Christie: 47 with third-party candidate Daggett "barely registering."If Daggett is "barely registering, it should help Chris Christie.

American voters have delivered a sharp rebuke to Barack Obama by rejecting Democratic candidates in Virginia, the swing state that helped deliver him the White House almost exactly a year ago. Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate, overwhelmed his Democratic opponent Creigh Deeds, for whom Mr Obama had campaigned, to become Virginia governor. Republicans also won the races in Virginia for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

VIRGINIAGovernor (69% Reporting) R. Creigh Deeds - Dem (39%) Robert McDonnell - GOP (61%) Lieutenant Governor (68% Reporting) Jody Wagner - Dem (41%) Bill Bolling - GOP (59%) Attorney General (68% Reporting) Stephen Shannon - Dem (40%) Ken Cuccinelli - GOP (60%) House of Delegates - District 1 (Uncontested Race) Terry Kilgore - GOP (N/A) House of Delegates - District 2 (Uncontested Race) Bud Phillips - Dem (N/A) House of Delegates - District 3 (44% Reporting) Will Morefield - GOP (55%)Dan Bowling - Dem (45%) House of Delegates - District 4 (Uncontested Race) Joseph Johnson - Dem (N/A) House of...

Washington (CNN) – President Obama is not planning to watch Tuesday nights election returns, Obama aides Robert Gibbs and David Axelrod tell CNN. Obama is more likely to watch Tuesday night's Chicago Bulls game than any political coverage, according to Axelrod. The president's senior staff have also decided not to hold a watch party to keep an eye on election returns as they come in.

RICHMOND, Va. – Voters cast their ballots Tuesday for a new Virginia governor in a closely watched race that has focused on promises of jobs and critiques of President Barack Obama's policies a year after he won the state. Interviews with voters leaving polling stations in Virginia showed that independents broke heavily for Republican Bob McDonnell, fleeing Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. Independents are considered the crown jewel of elections because they often determine outcomes.

With 2/3 of the ballots counted in Virginia, McDonnell (R) is pounding Deeds (D) 61%-39%. The last Rasmussen poll had McDonnell ahead 54%-41%. There's a big difference between a 22% win and a 13% win. As I suspected would be the case, it appears the GOP, especially conservatives are HIGHLY motivated, while the democrats are not.

TONIGHT: RESULTS... REPUBLICAN TAKES VA: 656,124 McDonnell [R] 427,075 [D] NJ: 11,652 Christie [R] 7,930 Corzine [D] 1,894 Daggett [I] NY: 9 PM Hoffman [C] Owens [D] ABCNEWS: Vast Economic Discontent Spells Trouble for Dems in 2010...

Fox News just called the Virginia gubernatorial race for Republican Bob McDonnell. Exit polls show him defeating Democrat Creigh Deeds in a landslide. Republicans also have captured the Lt. Governor and Attorney General spots, making it a clean sweep.

WASHINGTON – Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats on Tuesday as independent voters swung behind the GOP, a troubling sign for President Barack Obama and his party heading into an important midterm election year. New Jersey decided whether to stick with unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine.

McDonnell just declared victor in VA Governor's race by the Associated Press. Just reported on WNIS-AM in Norfolk.

<p>WASHINGTON – Republican Bob McDonnell opened a lead in early counting in Virginia's governor's race Tuesday as independent voters swung behind the GOP and fled Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, a reversal from a year ago when they catapulted President Barack Obama to the White House.</p>

With Republican Bob McDonnell holding a wide lead over Democrat Creigh Deeds in the Virginia race for governor, the former state attorney general could be at the fore of a GOP takeover on Election Day. (snip) Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, told Fox News he expects McDonnell to win big -- and usher other Republicans into office along the way. "McDonnell is not only going to win -- he's going to win by a landslide. He's going to pull his entire ticket to victory," he said, predicting GOP gains in the House of Delegates...

***All polls across the state of Virginia open at 6 am and close at 7 pm on Election Day Tuesday November 3rd, 2009*** Full election results (available after 7 PM) Map of election results

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - It's Election Day and polling places across Hampton Roads and all over Virginia are busy with the hustle and bustle of people checking in to vote. This morning, some voters in Suffolk hit a registration snag when they appeared in the electronic poll log as absentee voters. Voting officials said a few voters had to visit the registrar's office to confirm they were not registered as absentee voters. Voting officials then started cross-checking the electronic log against the paper poll log, which had correct voter information according to voting officials. It seems if voters registered to...

At a get-out-the-vote rally in Fairfax County, Moran said: “I mean, if the Republicans were running in Afghanistan, they’d be running on the Taliban ticket as far as I can see.” Moran was talking about Republicans Robert F. McDonnell for governor, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and state Sen. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, who is running for attorney general. By some accounts, the three represent the most conservative Republican ticket to run in Virginia in many years. Moran’s comments clearly were aimed to motivate Democratic voters to turn out on Tuesday and vote blue. According to WAMU, McDonnell spokeswoman Crystal Cameron...

Independent conservatives endorse Republican slate in the Old Dominion America’s Independent Party National Committee November 2, 2009 To the people of Virginia, The principled Reagan conservatives who make up America’s Independent Party, both in Virginia and across America, urge every citizen of your great State to vote tomorrow for the following experienced, proven Reagan Republicans who are at the head of their party’s statewide ticket:  Bob McDonnell for Governor http://www.bobmcdonnell.com  Bill Bolling for Lt. Governor http://www.billbolling.com  Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General http://www.cuccinelli.com  Bob, Bill, and Ken are exactly what we're looking for in political leaders in all the states, irrespective...

<p>Republicans rallying this morning in Springfield had a new prop: A broom that read "McBolliNelli" on the handle.</p> <p>The Republican ticket is stumping throughout the state Saturday but began with a traditional GOP pep rally at Interstate Van Lines in Springfield. Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell was joined by ticket mates Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, attorney general candidate Sen. Ken Cuccinelli and a variety for Republican luminaries, including Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, chairman of the Republican Governors Association.</p>

The Family Foundation Action, a prolife, pro-family group in Virginia has released their voter guides for the 2009 elections. Sized to fit in a church bulletin, these guides show the positions of the candidates on various issues of interest to the family. They do NOT endorse candidates or parties, so are PERFECTLY LEGAL for use in churches. There is a version for the 3 statewide candidates, a Spanish version of the same, and several versions for selected House of Delegates races. Please visit the website for more information.... http://www.tffaction.org/

*break* Does the GOP enjoy an electoral lock on the attorney general's office? The past four winners have been Republicans in large part because their campaigns have stressed the prosecutorial aspects of the position. The victors have run as crusaders determined to smite the bad guys. This year offers a twist, as Democrat Steve Shannon emphasizes his experience as a prosecutor while Republican Ken Cuccinelli defines the attorney general as the state's counsel. The job indeed seems corporate in nature. Shannon targets sexual abuse of minors; Cuccinelli advocates on behalf of mental health. The candidates score in motivation and sincerity....

(Arlington, VA) Equality Virginia PAC announced at a press conference in Arlington today its endorsement of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. "In every respect, Jody Wagner has demonstrated that she will walk with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Virginians on the path to full equality," said Equality Virginia PAC CEO, Jon Blair, at a joint press conference with Wagner. Delegate Adam P. Ebbin (D-Alexandria) said, "Jody Wagner has what it takes to make a great lieutenant governor. Not only does she know Virginia's finances, but she also knows what it takes to run a small business. Jody puts...

In VA, Republicans Still Above 50% in All 3 Statewide November Contests: Virginia Republicans continue to dominate the statewide contests for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General in elections today, 09/29/09, five weeks until votes are counted, according to SurveyUSA polling for WDBJ-TV Roanoke and WJLA-TV Washington DC. In the race for Governor, Republican Bob McDonnell today defeats Democrat Creigh Deeds by 14 points, 55% to 41%. Compared to identical SurveyUSA polls released four and nine weeks ago, little has changed. McDonnell receives majorities from both men and women, young and old, rich and poor, college graduates and those who...

BOLLING RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT OF FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE -Law enforcement coalition cites Bolling's dedication to protecting the citizens of Virginia- RICHMOND - Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling has received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police. Bolling received the endorsement at a press conference earlier today at the State Capitol with FOP President P. Thomas Edwards, Bob McDonnell, Ken Cuccinelli and members of the law enforcement community "I am very pleased that the Fraternal Order of Police has chosen to endorse my re-election as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor. Throughout my career in public service I have consistently stood in support of...

A media advisory has gone out saying that a "major Virginia organization" is going to be endorsing Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling and Ken Cuccinelli tomorrow. WHEN: Thursday, September 24th at 9AM WHERE: House Briefing Room in the General Assembly Building in Richmond Virtucon has heard via a leak (note: not from any of these campaigns) that this will be the Fraternal Order of Police, but has yet to confirm it formally. Coming on the heels of today's Fairfax Chamber of Commerce endorsement of McDonnell, I'd hazard to say that the old winning coalition assembled by Govs. George Allen and Jim...

The Latest From Virginia: Governor's Race, No Change. Lieutenant Governor's Race, No Change. Attorney General's Race, No Change. In statewide elections in Virginia today, two months until votes are counted, Republicans sweep, taking the statehouse away from the Democrats and holding the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General offices, according to SurveyUSA polling for WDBJ-TV Roanoke and WJLA-TV Washington DC.

Republicans are set to sweep November's statewide election. That's according to an exclusive News7 poll. The poll, conducted this week by SurveyUSA, found Republican Bob McDonnell with a 15-point lead over Democrat Creigh Deeds in the race for governor. McDonnell leads among men, women and independent voters. Republican Bill Bolling leads the race for Lieutenant Governor and Ken Cuccinelli would take the attorney general's race if the election were held today. Here is a look at the results: Asked of 526 likely voters Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 4.3% If the election for Virginia governor were...

GOP Ticket Leads in New Poll - Public Policy Polling Shows Clears Leads for McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli - RICHMOND – Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins today noted the results of a new poll released by the firm Public Policy Polling, which shows each of the three Republican statewide candidates with a clear lead following the Democratic primary election. Candidate for governor Bob McDonnell leads Creigh Deeds by a 49-to-43 margin; Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling leads Jody Wagner by 46-to-40; and Sen. Ken Cuccinelli bests Steve Shannon 45-to-38 in the race for attorney general. “Several polls conducted immediately after...

2009 Republican State Convention Live http://www.rpv.org/events/page/2009-republican-state-convention

RICHMOND | Virginia Republicans are gathering this weekend to settle the few remaining questions about their slate of candidates — and the outcome could forecast how the party intends to run against the Democrats in the fall elections. State Sen. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, former GOPAC-Virginia Chairman David M. Foster, and former U.S. Attorney John Brownlee are facing off for the party's nomination for attorney general. The post was vacated earlier this year by Bob McDonnell, who enters the convention unopposed in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Mr. Cuccinelli, a lawyer who is the last remaining Republican state...

Virginia Republicans completed their 2009 ticket in Richmond this afternoon, teaming gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell with Bill Bolling for lieutenant governor and Ken Cuccinelli for attorney general. Bolling, the current lieutenant governor and a Hanover County insurance executive, faced nominal opposition from Patrick Muldoon, a lawyer and farmer from Southwest Virginia who said Bolling isn't sufficiently conservative.

  Governor Mitt Romney to Campaign for Bill Bolling Events in Newport News and Virginia Beach  Dear Friends: I am pleased to announce that former Republican presidential candidate and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will be my special guest for a fundraising breakfast in Newport News and a fundraising luncheon in Virginia Beach on May 29th. I was proud to serve as the Virginia Chairman for Governor Romney's presidential campaign.  Now, I am delighted that he is coming back to Virginia to support my re-election campaign. Governor Romney knows more about the economy, creating jobs and building businesses than almost...

My Endorsement February 27, 2009 Dear xxxxxx, As we approach the end of the General Assembly Session, it is now time to turn our attention to the races for statewide office and for the House of Delegates. While we must elect Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling as Governor and Lt. Governor, it is also critical that we elect another Republican as Attorney General. Today I am writing to ask you to support Ken Cuccinelli's campaign for Attorney General by becoming a delegate for Ken to the Republican Convention on May 30th in Richmond. Please set that date aside on your...

The Republican Party is holding a Convention on May 29-30, 2009, to select candidates to run for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General in the General Election. VCDL-PAC is endorsing a candidate for each of these positions at the Republican Convention: LT. GOVERNOR: William T. "Bill" Bolling. This endorsement is based on the excellent record Lt Governor Bolling established representing the interests of Virginia gun owners during his career in the Virginia General Assembly, as well as his forthright and unequivocal 100% pro-gun answers to the VCDL Candidate Survey. The Bolling campaign website is: http://www.billbolling.com ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kenneth T. "Ken" Cuccinelli,...

When Gilmore got into the race for U.S. Senate, he thought it was going to be about taxes. Instead, everywhere he goes, people talk to him about one issue: gas prices. "We're gonna drill here, drill now, and reduce these prices," said Gilmore. It's a line that pleases people who gather to hear him speak. Along with drilling, Gilmore wants to tap deep into Virginia's coal seams. "This is a national asset for us, and if we use clean coal technology and push that forward, you can use coal consistent with the environment," said Gilmore. The latest polls show Gilmore...

No Bolling For Governor? Reports Say Lieutenant Governor Won't Run For Top Job By Associated Press Monday, March 24, 2008 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will seek re-election next year, two people familiar with his campaign said. Bolling intends to announce his plans in an early afternoon Capitol Square news conference. Bolling's decision not to run for governor combined with former Governor George Allen's announcement to sit out the governor's race leaves Attorney General Bob McDonnell uncontested for the Republican nomination. The election, still 20 months away, finds Democrats Brian Moran, a Delegate from Alexandria, and state...

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling Endorses Mitt Romney For President August 01, 2007 Dear Friends: As you know, in 2008 we will work to elect a Republican President to lead our nation into the future. This is a critical time for our nation, and we must make certain that we nominate a candidate who has the background, knowledge and experience to lead our country; and a candidate who has the right approach for dealing with the significant challenges we face. I am writing today to advise you of my decision to endorse Governor Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination in...

BILL BOLLING TIMES-DISPATCH GUEST COLUMNIST Today marks the beginning of one of the most important, yet underappreciated, weeks of the year: Sunshine Week. While issues such as transportation, health care, and education rightfully grab headlines 51 weeks of the year, public knowledge and understanding of these issues would not be possible without open government and freedom of information. Our Founding Fathers understood that only an open government could effectively meet the needs of those it governed. However, as Virginia's population grew, so did the size of government, which made it more difficult to maintain transparency in government agencies, the elections...

Calls on Virginia Republicans to develop a positive vision for the future December 02, 2006 - Press Release Well thank you all very much and good morning! My friends, what a pleasure it is for me to be with you this morning at the beautiful Homestead Resort for the 23rd Annual Donald W. Huffman Republican Advance. I want to thank you all for being here and for taking time this weekend to come and help us plan for the future of our Republican Party. And I want to thank you for everything you do for our Party – every year....

/16/2006 - BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, Washington D.C. (AFPN) -- Ninety Air Force and civilian volunteers from Bolling and the Pentagon visited the Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System Medical Center in Baltimore and the Baltimore VA Rehabilitation Center Feb. 14 as part of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Before the trip, members of the First Sergeants Council “shared their love” by sending the volunteers with snacks and drinks for the trip to Baltimore. The volunteers spent time talking with the veterans on the hospital wards, as well as in the pharmacy, the out-patient clinic and the...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - October, 31 2005 - Thread XXVII - EIGHT MORE DAYS!This is it folks. Don't stop now! Let's use this thread for campaign updates and to take us through Election Night. Ping folks here as you get the news. Thanks. Now get back to the phones!

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - October, 24 2005 - Thread XXVI - 2 more weeks From the RTD: Kaine's record left praise, questions by Gordon Hickey and Tyler WhitleyTimothy M. Kaine wasn't supposed to be mayor of Richmond.Kilgore: focused on criminal-justice by Frank Green and Tyler WhitleyRepublican gubernatorial candidate Jerry W. Kilgore's tough-on-crime talk on the campaign trail reflects a career spent dealing largely with public-safety issues.Candidate speaks about his faith He urges congregation in Chesterfield to trust in God, to trust government leaders by...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - October, 17 2005 - Thread XXV - 3 more weeks From the RTD: Education tops list of candidates' concerns Kaine leading on budget; Kilgore on law & order by Jeffy SchapiroReadying to pick a new governor, most Virginians say their choice will be guided by which candidate is strongest on education, the budget and transportation -- not the topic du jour: the death penalty. I think the emphasis on the Death Penalty is only backfiring in Jeffy's imagination. Kilgore's response...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - October, 10 2005 - Thread XXV - 4 more weeks From the RTD: Daily Press backs Kaine for governor Excerpt: The newspaper criticized Republican Jerry W. Kilgore for advocating voter referendums to decide tax increases and transportation funding. "Simple-minded populism, whether trumpeted by Kilgore or anyone else, is a dead end," the editorial said. BUT, check out the Daily Press comments and endorsement of the Warner/Kaine transportation referendum of 2002. (see comment section) Capital Punishment EditorialVirginians are told to trust Kaine...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - October, 3 2005 - Thread XXIV - 36 days and counting... From the RTD: Kaine,Kilgore square off in final planned match by Tyler WhitleyBefore a statewide audience, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerry W. Kilgore and Democrat Timothy M. Kaine clashed over taxes, the death penalty and abortion last night.Quotes from the Kaine and Kilgore debateA few students put civics first They watch debate, not sports; Northern Va. gets no live telecast by Kiran Krishamurthy and Paul BradleyFREDERICKSBURG -- Timothy M. Kaine and...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - Monday, September 26 - Thread XXV From the RTD: Kilgore Is Clueless To Necessity of Abortion Letter to the Editor (last one down)Editor, Times-Dispatch: I got a real chuckle reading Federico Morales' letter in which he said Jerry Kilgore was "forward-thinking." A forward-thinking conservative? There's an oxymoron if I ever heard one. Accountability EditiorialAccording to public-opinion polling, the people of Virginia believe Governor Mark Warner has done an excellent or good job during his tenure. And it's not hard to understand...

Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread: Virginia Campaign News - Monday, September 19 - Thread XXIV - Avast Ye Scurvy Scum From the RTD: Jeffy's Blog From Sunday: Analyst: low marks to rivals' campaigns On main candidates, he cites a lack of 'a sharply focused issue' by Jim MasonSo far, this fall's campaign by Virginia's two major-party candidates for governor has been more about posturing than inspiring voters' interest.Narrow money gap suggests tight House races Closest fundraising contest in Shenandoah Valley; only $1,455 separates candidates by Pamela StallsmithSome of the most...

It's Talk Like a Pirate Day!!! Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em... Last Week's Thread:Virginia Campaign News - Monday, September 12 - Thread XXIII - Ophelia - You're Breakin' My Heart From the RTD: Close races Poll indicates close races for lieutenant governor and attorney general by Jeffy SchapiroThe latest Times-Dispatch poll for lieutenant governor and attorney general is essentially a rerun of the last one.From SundayIn light of debate loss, Kilgore adopts front-runner strategy by Jeffy SchapiroRepublican Jerry Kilgore's much-maligned performance this past Tuesday in the gubernatorial debate with Democrat Tim Kaine is...

Freep this 2 question poll on VA Governor and Lt. Governor....please vote for Republicans Kilgore and Bolling. You can vote 1 time per hour per IP address. http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FPage%2FRTD_SectionFront&c=Page&cid=1058750344173

<p>It's become clear that Virginia's gubernatorial election between former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore and Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine will not be the only state race between a conservative Republican and a liberal Democrat this year.</p> <p>Virginia Republicans should be delighted by the news that Leslie Byrne, a liberal politician who previously served in the House of Delegates, the state Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor this month with approximately 35 percent of the vote.</p>